Author: Edward Mcinnis

From A Cops Mouth – The do’s and Don’ts in a traffic stop

Found this article about how to get out of a speeding ticket and get a warning only. In what he calls an “educational video” that’s widely circulated on YouTube, comedian Chris Rock offers advice on what to do when you get pulled over for a traffic violation.

“Obey the law” he says. “Stop immediately” and “stay in your car with your hands on the wheel.” Finally, “if your woman is mad at you, leave her at home. There’s nothing she’d like to see more than you getting your [you-know-what] kicked.”

It’s a dead-on spoof of a hard truth: Respect authority. If you don’t, you increase the odds of a pricey ticket.

“Everything in that video is absolutely true,” said Sgt. Matthew Koep of the South Plainfield, N.J., Police Department. “It’s funny, but it’s accurate.”

Citizens who are generally law-abiding are likely to come into contact with the police only under two circumstances: If you’re a crime victim or you get pulled over for a traffic violation.

Police officers are not out to make your life miserable, but to make sure you’re following the rules of the road and not endangering yourself or those around you.

With a few exceptions, and an egregious traffic violation is top among them, cops aren’t mandated to write tickets. Most would rather send you on your way with a friendly warning — that can save you time and money.

But handle the situation with an aggressive or arrogant attitude and you can expect to squeeze an expensive court date into your busy schedule.

Play nice

First rule: don’t argue.

“I get this all the time,” said Karen Rittorno, a nine-year veteran with the Chicago Police Department. “‘What are you stopping me for? I didn’t do nothing.’ If they try to take charge of the traffic stop, they’re not going to get out of it without a ticket,” she said. “We ask the questions, not them.”

Accept that the police have caught you doing something that’s against the law, such as speeding or gliding through a stop sign.

“All we do is react to what people do when you pull them over,” said Dennis Fanning, a homicide detective and veteran officer with the Los Angeles Police Department. “We don’t instigate the stuff, but we will react to you. The situation will escalate or de-escalate depending on how that person reacts.”

To argue with cops is akin to calling them idiots. Don’t do that. “That’s implying that I pulled you over for no reason and that bothers me,” Koep said.
Keep it honest

Don’t lie, either. Cops are trained to note the human characteristics of lying, including twitching and looking to the left, and they know the right questions to ask to suss out the truth.

Fanning estimates that nine out of 10 people lie to him. “It’s an attack on our intelligence,” he said.

Moreover, the truth can set you free. Koep recalled an incident when he pulled a young guy over for speeding.

“He looks straight at me and says, ‘You know, officer, I wasn’t even paying attention. I just had the best date of my life. I just met my future bride. I’m just on cloud nine right now.’

“The guy was completely serious,” Koep said. “How are you going to write that guy up after that? Who makes that kind of stuff up?”

Of course, don’t use pejoratives when addressing the police, unless you’re eager for a ticket. But other words may backfire, too. Rittorno works in a crime-ridden section of Chicago where the majority of people she pulls over for traffic violations don’t have licenses or insurance, she said.

“So I get a lot of, ‘I’m sorry, baby. I didn’t mean it, sweetheart,'” she said. “I hate being called ‘baby’ or ‘sweetheart.’ I’m ‘officer’ to you.”

The police don’t like being talked over, either. “Be polite,” said Chicago Officer Mike Thomas. “You have your rights as a citizen, too, but it doesn’t do you any good to talk while he’s talking.”

Cops know that people are nervous when they get pulled over, and they expect a certain amount of jumpiness when they approach a car. Rittorno even admitted she’s intimidated in the same situation. “I’m the police and I get scared if I get pulled over,” she said.

But did you know they’re on edge, too? You know who they are, but they don’t know whether you’re a good guy or a bad guy. “The only thing on his mind when he approaches you is safety,” Thomas said. “You know you don’t have a gun in your lap, but the officer doesn’t know it.”

Rittorno, for one, said she assumes everyone has a gun. “I’m always on 10,” she said, referring to her high level of vigilance. “I take it down depending on their demeanor or what I see.”

Stay calm

When those headlights go on, it’s best to pull the car to the right, stay in the car, turn the interior lights on if it’s dark and put your hands on the steering wheel.

Don’t make any quick movements, and don’t turn to grab your purse or put your hands in your pocket or under your seat to retrieve your license — until the officer instructs you to. Then, do it slowly.

Don’t move to open the glove box either, until directed. And do that slowly, too. Let the police shine a light inside the box before you reach in. Many criminals hide guns in glove boxes.

“What’s going to cause the situation to get worse is for the fear factor to rise in that officer,” Koep said. “The officer is more likely to cut you a break as long as you can reduce that fear. …If you’re friendly with me, not arguing or denying what happened, that lowers the fear factor and will make me a lot more cooperative with you.”

Don’t boast about who you know, either. That can infuriate cops. They consider it a veiled threat to their livelihoods. Fortunately, most municipalities have laws in place to insure that an officer is not fired or reprimanded for ticketing, say, the mayor’s daughter.

Finally, never try to buy off a cop. “In those instances where they’ve offered me a bribe,” Fanning said. “I loved making those arrests.”More information here:

Welcome to the interesting world of plumbing! Plumbing Tips.

Welcome to the interesting world of plumbing! Plumbing involves a variety of specialized techniques, knowledge and equipment. Plumbing is a personal issue when dealing with home improvement, oftentimes making it seem somewhat difficult to find a solution that works for you. The tips laid out here can provide you with some suggestions.

To prevent pipes from freezing, don’t let temperatures drop under freezing in your home, and insulate external pipes. Pipes can freeze when the ambient temperature in the area of the pipes dips below freezing. At best, it can take time for them to thaw and for you to be able to have running water. The other option is the pipes may burst, which would result in significant repair costs and a mess to clean up.

Septic Tank

If you possess pipes that are alive with the sound of squeaking or hammering, you have an issue that is easily corrected. Exposed pipes will have to be anchored. If these pipes on the ceiling, or in the floors or walls, it might be a good idea to hire a professional to help you finish the project.

TIP! If any water pipe that you have freezes, be sure to turn on the faucet that is closes to the pipe to give the water an exit as the pipe thaws. This can prevent damage to your house because it lets the pressure that is in the pipe out, and keeps it from bursting.

Pump out your septic tank at least every five years to keep it in proper working condition. Doing so will help to avoid septic tank problems by ensuring that the tank does not become clogged with sediment. Pumping a septic tank might cost a lot of money, but it will cost your more money to clean any back up in sewage you may have had, and replacing your septic tank costs even more!!

Knowing all your different tools and how they are used will be a great help when you work on a plumbing job. Read the instructions, which many people overlook, and check out the internet which has many resources to help with plumbing issues. Make sure that, before you jump in and start taking things apart, you plan your plumbing repair first.

If you discover a problem with the garbage disposal, don’t ever reach into it with your hands to attempt to fix it. Garbage disposals always pose a possible threat, even when powered off or non-working all together. Locate your garbage disposal manual, or do an Internet search for troubleshooting advice and a diagram that illustrates your model.

Pump your septic tank about once every five years, to make sure it is working well. Septic systems can back up when the septic tank builds up sediment. This can even result in the septic system failing altogether. Getting your septic tank drained occasionally may be expensive, but it’s dirt cheap compared to the cost of repairing a damaged septic system or the cleanup cost when raw sewage backs up into your home.

TIP! Do not put any oil, fat, or greasy foods or products in your sink. Oils will eventually harden and clog up your drain.

There are many skills and techniques to learn to become an accomplished plumber. The plumbing world has something for everyone, but what is workable for one system might not be for another. Hopefully, the plumbing tips mentioned here gave you a place to start with your own system. More information here:

Let us first go through the fashion highlights of 2017 red carpets. Susan Sarandon aged 71 gave the fashion a new meaning when she wore red leather boots that were thigh high to a film premiere in New York. She donned a low cut and thigh slit black dress to the Venice film festival. For Cannes, it was a white shirt and black leather skirt.

Dame Vanessa, Uma Thurman, and Emma Thompson too showed their rebellious side in leather jackets.Cameron Russell, a post graduate in economics and politics, is an American model whose TED talk in 2017 was quite a hit. She backs the other models too by sharing their abuse stories.

The Meghan Markel style is entirely in the rage now, and Parosh, the makers of her engagement interview dress have sold the similar dress and bag within seconds. Halima Aden, a model, showed that modesty is the best by walking the ramp in a Hijab.

The first lady of France showed up in a Macron mini dress looking the best even at 64. Louis Vuitton is changing the trend of the diplomats with short skirts and mini dresses. Michael Halpern in London fashion week brought the trend of sequined dresses.

Melania trump goes with the sartorial beauty pageant occasional wear. This year was also the ultimate fashion brushoff for the political stances.Donatella Versace spring collection dates back to 1991 when fashion was more spontaneous.The Crown and Jackie on the screens kept up their merits.

The London fashion week begins on the 15th September and ends on 19th September 2017. It is the best time to watch out for 2018 spring and summer collection. There are a total of 90 shows and presentations over a span of five days. Top British brands like Topshop, Burberry, and Erdem, etc. will prove their mettle.

The extra addition to the show is the participation of Tommy Hilfiger, the favorite of New York in collaboration with the supermodel Gigi Hadid. Giorgio Armani will showcase his exclusive Emporio Armani collection in London for the first time in the memory of his newly revamped store opening.

Ralph and Russo will debut with their ready to wear collection. Emilio de La Morena completes a decade, and this show will be an anniversary for him.

The Burberry collections will be available for sale as soon they are presented on the ramp. Topshop and Mother of Pearl’s collections will be out for immediate sale too. People are not able to wait for six months to try on their favorite apparels.

A huge party is being organized by the High street hero COS as they are completing a decade of their business venture. The editor of the LOVE magazine is planning for a grand event too.

The talent incubator new Gen is on fire too. Stars like Matty Bovan, Asai, and Harry Evans will host the show.
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This terrible cyclone left China traumatized as almost 16 people were dead and 27,000 people were left stranded and were later evacuated. 24th August 2017 was a black day for China as the most potent storm hit its southern parts. A lot of people were injured, and many were forced to leave their homes. The regions of Macau, Hong Kong, and Guangdong were severely affected. The team to safeguard citizens against geographic disasters was deployed immediately. Guangxi and Guangdong provinces received about 30 cm of rainfall as the storm passed by them. Macau and the mainland China regions had a violent wind of 160 kilometers per hour.

There was a power outage and the city of casinos was trying to recover by using their generators. There was a moving picture of people waddling through murky and knee-deep water on the roads. Electric pillars and wires were dismantled. Almost 200 people were hurt in Hong Kong and Macau. There was a severe shortage of food, medicines and drinking water. Infections were rising, and people were afraid of poisonous insects and reptiles that could enter the houses through the water. As said earlier, 27000 people were sent to safe places and cyclone rehabilitation centers. Two million population was practically living in darkness.

The chief weather forecaster at the meteorological department issued a statement saying that the cyclone Hatho moved faster and became more powerful than expected and caused immense rainfall. The maximum ten signal was awarded to the cyclone, and it was quite a serious one since 1968. Cyclone Wanda of 1962 was even worse causing more calamities and deaths. Astronomical tides were caused rising the water levels in many water bodies. When the cyclone weakened, it brought heavy rains and tornado to Vietnam too. The total estimated economic loss was around 1.5 billion. 220 acres of agricultural land was damaged beyond recognition.

A massive cyber-attack in the form of ransomware has gripped Ukraine. Britain, Danish and Spanish firms were also crippled in the virus attack. All the firms, airports and government departments were affected, and later, the attack spread all over Europe. Metro networks, central banks, and state aircraft manufacturers were also paralyzed. A shipping firm in the Netherlands and advertising firm in the UK declared that their systems were too malfunctioning due to the attack. The virus came in the form of ransomware. This happened a week after the WannaCry hack that affected almost 150 countries.

The attack on 27th June 2017 was dealt on high priority as it questioned the safety of the nations affected. Maersk, a famous logistics company, shut down many of its operations after the attack. Rosneft, the most famous Russian oil company, suffered a setback too with severe damage to its servers.

Let us have a glance through the events that were unfolded immediately after the terrible attack:
3:06 pm- The British advertising firm, WPP confirmed that it was a victim of the attack.
3:08 pm- Rosneft, the Russian oil mascot said that it suffered terrible loss after the hack.
There was a tweet from the deputy prime minister of Ukraine confirming the virus attack.
3:11 pm- Maersk’s 17 container terminals were down because of the attack.
3:23 pm- Experts look at the consequences of the attack and ascertain that Petya ransomware is behind the attack.
3:27 pm- Several Spanish forms were also under attack.
3:43 pm- WPP employees were told to shut off their systems.
3:48 pm- The attack is multi-pronged, and US firms were also affected.
3:51 pm- Few Swiss and Indian companies were affected too.
3:57 pm- The attack was termed to be severe and impossible to stop.
4:00 pm- Chernobyl nuclear plant was also attacked.
4:12 pm- Many shipping terminals were shut down.
4:21 pm- Cases were reported in Lithuania too.
4:45 pm- It was declared that there is no kill switch for Petya.
4:56 pm- The attack spread to Israel.
6:49 pm- Almost 2000 companies were under attack.

In the west coast of Chile, near Santiago, a major earthquake occurred of magnitude 7.1. There was a fear of tsunami along the Pacific coast, but later, studies revealed that there is no tension of tsunami.
The epicenter of the quake:
· 85 miles from Santiago
· 22 miles from Valparaiso
· 6.2 miles below the sea
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The quake lasted for a concise time but had great intensity. All the people ran hither and thither, and a rumor spread that all the people must run to the hills to escape from tsunami but later the officials termed the rumors as baseless. The Pacific warning center and Chilean navy said that the earthquake could not lead to dangerous seismic waves. The maximum height of the tsunami wave could be 15 cm.

There was no damage to the structures in Valparaiso, but the mobile networks and phone connections were down. There were a few landslides but were not serious. An earthquake of this intensity is pretty severe but this quake didn’t cause any damage because it occurred offshore. Magnitudes of earthquakes 5 and 5.4 were recorded in the same region as aftershocks. More tremors were felt in Santiago.

Chile is located on the Pacific ring of fire and has a history of high magnitude earthquakes. People living in this region are always under alert as even a small tremor could cause immense loss of lives and properties.

Earthquakes occur due to the movement of tectonic plates in the earth. The faulty or weak zones are those where more earthquakes are caused. There was an indication of rupture along the subduction megathrust fault. The quake was felt in the neighboring regions of Argentina too. Valparaiso was jolted but remained unaffected; evacuation was canceled as there was no possibility of a tsunami. The initial magnitude was 6.7, and later it was modified to 7.1.

NASA has discovered seven Earth-sized planets near a star. They are the hope that they could sustain life. Google represented the planets with a doodle too in the happy mood. TRAPPIST-1 is the transiting planets and planetesimals small telescope. A star was discovered in the Aquarius constellation 40 light years away from the Earth. All the seven planets circle the TRAPPIST-1 in orbits from one and a half to twenty days. Six Exoplanets have a temperature range of 0-100 degrees Celsius. Three of these planets are known to have water in the form of oceans. These planets are rocky and are sized same like Venus or Earth. All these planets are warm as the parent star is dim.

These TRAPPIST-1 planets are very close to each other and fit in the Mercury’s orbit to be precise. The heart star of this system is 200 times dimmer than the sun. The glow is red or salmon-colored.
Three exoplanets are in the habitable zone known as the Goldilocks zone. Here, the stellar energy is in the right amount. These planets are under scrutiny as no other star has seven earth-sized planets with favorable conditions. Studies are going on though to know about the living conditions.

The discovery was made using the NASA’s exoplanet hunting Spitzer space telescope. It uses the infrared ray technology, and the data gave them the weights, densities, and masses of the planets. The telescope has the same orbit of the earth and is functional till 2018. Exo-planet means a planet outside our solar system. Almost 3500 exoplanets were discovered till now, but none of them gave the hope of sustaining life on them. All the hopes are pinned on these seven planets now. Coming to the matter of TRAPPIST-1, it is an ultra-cool dwarf star maybe a bit larger than the planet Jupiter. Further studies will be made by the Hubble’s and James’s telescopes.

The mountainous region of Italy was shaken by four earthquakes in four hours. The tremors have deadly reminded the people of earthquakes they faced a year before. 18th Jan instilled fear in the minds of the people. Buildings collapsed, but there were no injuries or deaths. The regions affected were Abruzzo, Lazio, and Marche. In the previous earthquake, almost 300 people lost their lives. Due to heavy snowfall, these areas were covered in blankets of snow, and the rescue operations were hindered as they had difficulty in reaching the remote villages in the mountains and remote lying farms. The tremors were felt in Rome also, and people became tensed, and metro services were halted.

The first tremor was felt at 10:25 am and the second one occurred at 2:30 pm. The magnitudes were 5.3 and 5.7. In Amatrice, the bell tower of a church came crumbling down. The village of Montreal was the epicenter of the earthquake as it falls under the category of faulty zones. Many villages were under the impact of cold winds and low temperatures. People were waiting outside for further instructions which were delayed due to extreme weather conditions. About one lakh people were stranded due to the loss of power, and there was a risk of avalanches too that could damage the situation further. The problems were two- snow and earthquake. Many of the hamlets were covered in snow and were difficult to approach. Many regions in Italy lie on seismic fault lines that make them vulnerable to earthquakes. Loss of power, disruption in communication systems and snowfall made the situation even worse. Days later, there were almost 45000 aftershocks in various regions. The Eurasian and African tectonic plates are always in conflict with each other causing tremors. Even the four quakes came in succession; there was no much loss bringing relief to lakhs of people.

Welcome to the interesting world of plumbing! Plumbing Tips. Welcome to the interesting world of plumbing! Plumbing involves a variety of specialized techniques, knowledge and equipment. Plumbing is a personal issue when dealing with home...

This terrible cyclone left China traumatized as almost 16 people were dead and 27,000 people were left stranded and were later evacuated. 24th August 2017 was a black day for China as the most potent...

A massive cyber-attack in the form of ransomware has gripped Ukraine. Britain, Danish and Spanish firms were also crippled in the virus attack. All the firms, airports and government departments were affected, and later, the...

NASA has discovered seven Earth-sized planets near a star. They are the hope that they could sustain life. Google represented the planets with a doodle too in the happy mood. TRAPPIST-1 is the transiting planets...

The mountainous region of Italy was shaken by four earthquakes in four hours. The tremors have deadly reminded the people of earthquakes they faced a year before. 18th Jan instilled fear in the minds of...